Performing as part of the three-night gala will be internationally revered Somali-Canadian rapper and poet K’NAAN (Sept. 12), Juno Award winning rock legends SAM ROBERTS BAND (Sept. 13), Hamilton indie soul outfit ARKELLS and critically-lauded folk rock trio THE RURAL ALBERTA ADVANTAGE (Sept. 14).

Additional musical highlights (full lineup below) include Rolling Stone cover boys THE SHEEPDOGS, electro pop darling LIGHTS, rising pop roots singer HANNAH GEORGAS and the Polaris Music Prize shortlisted HEY ROSETTA!

The exclusive, invite-only event features an impressive array of Canadian musical talent, performing privately for Festival delegates, producers, directors, writers, actors and music supervisors in an intimate setting.

Now in its second year, Festival Music House received hundreds of artist submissions from all across Canada with the final lineup carefully selected by a panel of industry leaders.

Festival Music House promises to engage and entertain film industry elite, guiding attendees through our nation’s diverse and gifted musical landscape with style and luxury commensurate with the Toronto International Film Festival®.